On-set celebrity romances

"The Vampire Diaries" stars Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder are no longer an item, but the former couple went public with their romance in 2011 and have reportedly vowed to remain friends and not let the split affect their work on the drama. less

"The Vampire Diaries" stars Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder are no longer an item, but the former couple went public with their romance in 2011 and have reportedly vowed to remain friends and not let the split ... more

Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger met on the set of "Brokeback Mountain." They had a daughter together in 2005, but split shortly before Ledger died in 2008.

Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger met on the set of "Brokeback Mountain." They had a daughter together in 2005, but split shortly before Ledger died in 2008.

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Shia LaBeouf and Carey Mulligan met on the set of "Wall Street 2." They didn't last. She's now married to Mumford & Son's Marcus Mumford.

Shia LaBeouf and Carey Mulligan met on the set of "Wall Street 2." They didn't last. She's now married to Mumford & Son's Marcus Mumford.

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Actors Kit Harington and Rose Leslie met on the set of HBO's "Game of Thrones." They dated and broke up, but are rumored to be together again.

Actors Kit Harington and Rose Leslie met on the set of HBO's "Game of Thrones." They dated and broke up, but are rumored to be together again.

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Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz began dating while filming "Vicki Cristina Barcelona" in 2007. They married in 2010, have two children together.

Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz began dating while filming "Vicki Cristina Barcelona" in 2007. They married in 2010, have two children together.

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Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus began dating on the set of "The Last Song." They got engaged, but broke up.

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus began dating on the set of "The Last Song." They got engaged, but broke up.

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Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. The "Twilight" couple were hush-hush about their off-screen coupling, though they were photographed together all over the world. They split following her 'indiscretion' with her "Snow White and the Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders. less

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. The "Twilight" couple were hush-hush about their off-screen coupling, though they were photographed together all over the world. They split following her 'indiscretion' ... more

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Anne Heche and James Tupper were both married when they met on the set of ABC's "Men in Trees." The show lasted two seasons; Heche and Tupper are still married.

Anne Heche and James Tupper were both married when they met on the set of ABC's "Men in Trees." The show lasted two seasons; Heche and Tupper are still married.

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Vanessa Marcil and Brian Austin Green began dating on the set of "Beverly Hills 90210." They had a son together, but split in 2003. He's now married to Megan Fox.

Vanessa Marcil and Brian Austin Green began dating on the set of "Beverly Hills 90210." They had a son together, but split in 2003. He's now married to Megan Fox.

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Going back a few years. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton infamously met on the set of the cinematic debacle "Cleopatra." They married and divorce each other twice.

Going back a few years. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton infamously met on the set of the cinematic debacle "Cleopatra." They married and divorce each other twice.

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'Gossip Girl''s Serena and Dan were also a couple off-set. Blake Lively and Penn Badgley dated from 2007-2010. The show ended last year, and she's now married to Ryan Reynolds.

'Gossip Girl''s Serena and Dan were also a couple off-set. Blake Lively and Penn Badgley dated from 2007-2010. The show ended last year, and she's now married to Ryan Reynolds.

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Another "Gossip Girl" couple! Leighton Meester and Sebastian Stan met when he appeared on the show. They were briefly engaged, but split in 2010. She's now married to the "O.C."s Adam Brody.

Another "Gossip Girl" couple! Leighton Meester and Sebastian Stan met when he appeared on the show. They were briefly engaged, but split in 2010. She's now married to the "O.C."s Adam Brody.

Kirk Cameron met wife Chelsea Noble when they were costars on "Growing Pains."

Kirk Cameron met wife Chelsea Noble when they were costars on "Growing Pains."

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David Arquette and Courteney Cox met while filming "Scream." They married in 1999 but divorced in 2012.

David Arquette and Courteney Cox met while filming "Scream." They married in 1999 but divorced in 2012.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met while on the set of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston at the time, and Pitt and Jolie say they didn't start dating until after he was divorced.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met while on the set of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston at the time, and Pitt and Jolie say they didn't start dating until after he was divorced.

Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan dated while co-starring on the ABC show "Alias." They were together for less than a year.

Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan dated while co-starring on the ABC show "Alias." They were together for less than a year.

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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck met while filming "Daredevil" in 2003, though they didn't begin dating until 2004. A 2005 marriage, three kids and one awkward Oscar acceptance speech later, they're still together. less

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck met while filming "Daredevil" in 2003, though they didn't begin dating until 2004. A 2005 marriage, three kids and one awkward Oscar acceptance speech later, they're still ... more

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Jessica Alba began dating her "Dark Angel" co-star Michael Weatherly (who was 12 years older than her) in 2000. They got engaged on her 20th birthday but then split in 2003.

Jessica Alba began dating her "Dark Angel" co-star Michael Weatherly (who was 12 years older than her) in 2000. They got engaged on her 20th birthday but then split in 2003.

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Jude Law and Sienna Miller were a beautiful couple who met in 2003 on the set of "Alfie," but their relationship couldn't survive his affair with the nanny. Law and Miller split in 2006.

Jude Law and Sienna Miller were a beautiful couple who met in 2003 on the set of "Alfie," but their relationship couldn't survive his affair with the nanny. Law and Miller split in 2006.

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Cory Monteith and Lea Michele began dating on the set of Fox's "Glee." Monteith passed away in 2013.

Cory Monteith and Lea Michele began dating on the set of Fox's "Glee." Monteith passed away in 2013.

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Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes were both married when they met and began an affair while filming Lifetime's "Northern Lights." They divorced their respective spouses (Brandi Glanville for him, Dean Sheremet for her) and married in 2011. less

Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes were both married when they met and began an affair while filming Lifetime's "Northern Lights." They divorced their respective spouses (Brandi Glanville for him, Dean Sheremet for ... more

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Talk show host Kelly Ripa and actor Mark Consuelos met while they were both actors on the now-defunct soap "All My Children." They married in 1996.

Talk show host Kelly Ripa and actor Mark Consuelos met while they were both actors on the now-defunct soap "All My Children." They married in 1996.

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"The O.C." co-stars Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody were a couple on the show and also in real life. They dated from 2003-2006. The show ended a few months after their split.

"The O.C." co-stars Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody were a couple on the show and also in real life. They dated from 2003-2006. The show ended a few months after their split.

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And not long after that, Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson began dating on the set of the 2007 film "Jumper." They were engaged in 2008, split in 2010, reconciled shortly after and welcomed a daughter in 2014. less

And not long after that, Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson began dating on the set of the 2007 film "Jumper." They were engaged in 2008, split in 2010, reconciled shortly after and welcomed a daughter in ... more

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Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott met while filming the TV movie "Mind Over Murder" in 2005 while they were both married to other people. They married each other in 2006 and now have four kids.

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott met while filming the TV movie "Mind Over Murder" in 2005 while they were both married to other people. They married each other in 2006 and now have four kids.

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Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox met on the set of NBC's "Family Ties." They married in 1988.

Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox met on the set of NBC's "Family Ties." They married in 1988.

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Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens met while filming the first "High School Musical." They dated through the two sequels but broke up in 2010.

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens met while filming the first "High School Musical." They dated through the two sequels but broke up in 2010.

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“The Vampire Diaries” stars Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder just split, and that got us thinking about other celebrity couples who met on the set of movies and TV shows. Some relationships went better than others. Take a look.